Lifestyles is available
at local Subways in
Fremont & Clyde,
and BW3 in Fremont
January 2014

By Lynn Urban

Oregon Inn
I always say word of mouth is the
best advertising. A friend suggested
that I try the Oregon Inn for a dinner review, that it was a very nice
place. A little out of the way, but
definitely worth the trip. It’s off of
Route 2 just west of Maumee Bay
State Park. Take Stadium Rd. until
it ends at Bay Shore, turn right and
it’s on the left, not too far. It’s a
very popular neighborhood restaurant with a friendly and inviting atmosphere. Reservations are recommended on
Saturday nights as it fills up fast.
They’ve got many specialty favorites. For starters, their artichoke dip ($6.49), is
a large portion of warm creamy, cheesy dip served with toasted European multi
grain bread. If you like onion rings ($4.99), they are thick hand battered sweet
onions served with horseradish sauce, unbelievable. Another favorite, are the
homemade mozzarella wedges ($6.99); hand breaded with panko crumbs and
fried.
Many people go for the slow roasted Prime Rib. They offer five different cuts
from $9.99 [6 oz.] to $32.99 [30 oz.] all cooked to perfection. It was delicious.
I ordered the Lake Erie Perch ($12.99 & $16.99) which was lightly dusted in a
blend of seasoned flour, and fried. I was a little disappointed in the size, but they
were very good.
Other recommendations by our helpful waitress were the BBQ Ribs, scallops, and
the Artichoke Chicken. All dinners are served with either homemade soup or a
nice sized dinner salad with homemade dressings and another side.
For a lighter fare, there are many specialty sandwiches and loaded salads. If a
burger sounds good, you may build your own with a large assortment of toppings
and homemade sauces.
And for your sweet tooth, the delectable deserts include Carrot Cake, Fudge Pie,
Cheesecake, and a six layer Chocolate Fudge cake to name a few.

HOME & HEARTH

Cover by
Robin Arnold

Out to Lunch

When the weather is warm, there is a nice deck for outdoor seating.
As always, you can go to the web site, at Oregon Inn on Bayshore.com, for a full
menu.

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Lifestyles 2000

Publisher's Letter
Dear Readers,
Happy New Year! I cannot believe 2014 is upon
us, it seems like just yesterday we published our
first magazine...and that
will soon be 15 years
ago!
We wish you all the best in the coming
year and appreciate your faithfulness as
readers. We also appreciate our advertisers that make it possible to bring you our
publication every month.
God bless you, may you have great health
and prosperity in the coming year.
Joanne & Pete

Find Pete
It is so much fun to draw for winners
and see all the cities represented! This
month we received 65 entries via email
and 75 in the mail. The majority had it
correct, O.E. Meyer, a few had it wrong,
but not many. And as usual we received
more entries from the ladies than the
men!

CRYSTAL ARBORS CATERING ANNOUNCES NEW
BUSINESS LOCATION
Crystal Arbors Catering & Banquet
Hall will celebrate 10 years in business starting January 2014. An expansion of services has been planned
along with a new location.
The local catering company has finalized an architect design to include
seating for 225 guest in a banquet hall
facility along with an eatery which
will serve soups, salads, sandwiches and hearty comfort style, lunch
foods.
The new location will be
the Applewood Center at 1800 East
State Street, Fremont and will possess
a State of Ohio D-5 liquor license.
Plans to open an expansive patio area
in early summer will be the final stage
of development.
Bookings for receptions and other
event parties at the new venue have
begun. The facility is handicap accessible and new heating and air conditioning systems have been installed.
The Parking facilities are excellent
with over 800 spots available.

The Eatery will provide fresh healthy
homemade foods. Salads will be
fresh greens to include spinach, baby
red, green leaf lettuce, romaine, and
arugula. Soups are homemade using
super-foods like kale, broccoli, and
spinach. The sandwich line features
deli style with Whole Grain, Cuban,
Wraps and Pretzel breads along with
hot and hearty sandwiches. Hot lunch
and dinner foods ready made for grab
‘n go meals will help our customers
who have busy households.
In 2011 the company expanded it’s
market to wholesale services and has
a Food Safety Certification License
which enables them to provide daily
meals to schools, adult daycare, and
childcare services.
Contact the business either by phone
at 419-334-2058 or email: crystalarbors@sbcglobal.net

“Find Pete” and be eligible for a gift certificate
from one of the following: Old Fort Market,
The Calico Cat, Jenesis Salon, and Rallys. You
may request a a specific prize.

Find Pete Contest Rules
To enter send the name of the ad on a 3x5 card
or paper to: Lifestyles Contest, 30 Ponds Side
Drive, Fremont, OH 43420. Your name and
address must be included. You may email your
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incude your name and address in the email.
One entry per household. Deadline is the 20th
monthly. You can now enter to Find Pete on our
website at www.lifestyles2000.net, just click on
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January 2014

Retire Smart

By Jill Schlesinger

Consider this: Investment ideas for the new year
Before you shut down for the holidays,
remember that just a few hours spent
reviewing your financial life may help
boost your bottom line - and put a
dent in your holiday shopping bills!
Here are six ideas to consider for your
investment accounts before we ring in
the new year.
1. Sell winners in taxable accounts.
Although capital gains rates increased
for individuals earning $400,000
and joint filers who earn more than
$450,000, in 2013 married tax filers
with taxable income up to $72,500
(singles up to $36,250) still have a zero
percent tax rate on long-term capital
gains and qualified dividends. If you
are at the zero percent capital gains
rate now, but expect your income to be
higher later, you may want to realize
capital gains today at the lower rate.
Your taxable income includes the gain,
so make sure that you factor that in
when you make your decision.
2. Sell losers. If you have investment
losses in a taxable account, now is the
time to use those losers to your advantage. You can sell losing positions to
offset gains that you have taken previously in the year to minimize your
tax hit. If you have more losses than
gains, you can deduct up to $3,000 of
losses against ordinary income. This
is particularly useful, since your ordinary income tax rate is higher than
your capital gains tax rate. A $3,000
loss against ordinary income could be
worth anywhere from $300 to $588 in
reduced taxes. If you have more than

$3,000 of losses, you can carry over
that amount to future years.
3. Avoid getting soaked by a wash sale.
If you are starting to clean up your nonretirement accounts to take losses, don't
get soaked by the "wash sale" rule. The
IRS won't let you deduct a loss if you
buy a "substantially identical" investment within 30 days, which is known
as a wash sale. To avoid the wash sale,
wait 31 days and repurchase the stock
or fund you sold, or replace the security
with something that is close, but not the
same as the one you sold- hopefully
something cheaper, like an index fund.
4. Minimize your dividend-paying
positions. Dividend income tax rates
jumped this year for high wage earners. The net investment income tax
levies an additional 3.8 percent on net
capital gains, dividends, interest, rents
and royalties. If you forgot to make the
change last year, or think that your tax
bracket could rise next year, consider
shifting dividend-paying stocks and
mutual funds into retirement accounts,
where the increase will not be in effect.
5. Give appreciated stock or fund
shares to charity: Get in the holiday
spirit, with the help of Uncle Sam.
One way to lower your tax bill in
April is to donate appreciated securities, like stocks, bonds or mutual funds,
to a charity. If you itemize deductions,
you'll write off the current market value
(not just what you paid for them) and
escape taxes on the accumulated gains.
The low cost basis does not impact the
receiving charity, as long as it is a taxexempt organization.

One note: For 2013, the overall limit
on itemized deductions was reinstated for certain taxpayers. The limitation (known as Pease limit) is applied
to single filers who earn more than
$250,000 and joint filers who earn
more than $300,000. Be sure to factor
in the change when accounting for the
value of the donation.
6. Rebalance your investment accounts:
The suggestions above should be part
of a larger analysis of your investment
accounts. The soaring stock market
has probably thrown your allocation
out of whack, so it's time to rebalance
and get back on track. One of the best
aspects of rebalancing is that it can
force you to sell while the asset value
is high and buy when other asset values
are depressed. Compare that with the
usual "buy high-sell low" cycle that can
ensnare emotional investors!
Next week, I will have more year-end
tips to help you save or make money.
(Jill Schlesinger, CFP, is the Emmynominated CBS News Business
Analyst. A former options trader and
CIO of an investment advisory firm, Jill
covers the economy, markets, investing
and anything else with a dollar sign on
TV, radio (including her nationally syndicated radio show), the web and her
blog, "Jill on Money." She welcomes
comments and questions at askjill@
moneywatch.com. Check her website
at www.jillonmoney.com)
(c) 2013 TRIBUNE
AGENCY, LLC

CONTENT

‘EARLY BIRD’
RAFFLE DRAWING
IS HELD
The second “Early Bird” drawing was held
for The Bellevue Hospital Foundation’s
SOLD OUT 2014 “Is Your Heart Set
on a Vette” Corvette Raffle. The Early
Bird drawing was held on Dec. 14 and
the winner of $500 was Shirley Davis of
Athens, TN. Early Bird winning tickets are
returned to the drum after each drawing.
Davis is the third winner in the current
raffle. Jerry Hoy of Wabash, IN won the
“Loyalty Club” drawing of $750 on Oct.
1. Hoy’s name was drawn from all previous ticket holders who purchased a ticket
during the month of September. On Nov.
14, Cynthia Evans of Fremont, OH won
the $750 Early Bird drawing.
One final “Early Bird” drawing will be
held on Jan. 14 ($250).
The fourth annual “Is Your Heart Set on a
Vette” Corvette Raffle is being sponsored
by The Bellevue Hospital Foundation, in
cooperation with Steinle Chevrolet-Buick
in Clyde. Grand prize in the raffle is a
2014 Stingray, or $50,053 in cash. The
grand prize drawing will be held on Feb.
14 at the Clyde Steinle location on U.S.
20 West.
The raffle was sold-out on Dec. 13 and
because of that, the drawing will now be
held on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014, at Steinle
Chevrolet-Buick in Clyde. The public is
invited to attend. The first ticket drawn
in the raffle on Feb. 14, 2014 will be for
the 2014 Stingray Corvette or $50,053 in
cash. Four other cash drawings include
$2,000 for second place, $1,500 for third
place, $1,000 for fourth place, and $500
for fifth place.
For additional information on the raffle,
for a complete set of rules, or to be placed
on the mailing list for next year’s raffle,
contact The Bellevue Hospital Marketing
Department at 419.483.4040, Ext. 4899,
or visit www.VetteRaffle.com

The Bellevue Hospital, The Hospital Council of N.W. Ohio and the Northwest
Ohio affiliate of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure are pleased to offer
30 Free Mammogram Screenings
for uninsured and under insured women and men in our service area.

One more Peacock story...will they never
end you ask? It was Saturday evening
about 8:30 p.m., the day of the big snow. I
was finishing up cleaning the kitchen and
beginning to set up for the next days dinner
guests, when the phone rang. It was Brenda,
my neighbor. “Ms. Grace,” she said, “I
think one of your peacocks is stuck way
up high in the tree in my yard.” “What,” I
said, “I don’t think a peacock can get stuck
in a tree, can they?” She laughed and said,
“How would I know, they’re your peacocks!” So I asked how high up it was and
did it seem to be caught between the limbs.
She told me 35’ to 40’ and that it flapped
it’s wings every once in a while but stayed
in one place. We joked about calling the fire
department with a ladder truck to come, in
8” of snow, to rescue a peacock stuck in a
tree! I said, “Ill come over and see what we
can do.” So I put on my boots, and winter
gear and out I went. It was beautiful, calm
and a light snow was still falling. Sure
enough there was Pete...at 40’ up and out
on a limb. I called to him and he moved
some. In the beautiful light created by the
snow reflecting off the low cloud cover, we
could see him very clearly. After watching
and calling to him, I was sure it was Pete.
(this spring’s hatch) and that he was not
stuck, but scared. I figured he was “young
and dumb”, as they say and got too high
in the tree and then looked down only to
see a maze of branches he would have to
fly through to get to the ground. He was
afraid to try. It seemed unusual that Patsy,
his mother, wasn’t with him. They usually
were together. So after calling to him and
encouraging him a bit longer, I left to go
home and see where Patsy was.
The short walk home with the snow crunching under my boots and the glorious light
filling the night sky, I couldn’t help but
think of that holy night described so beauti-

fully in the Christmas hymns that tell the
story of the birth of the Christ child—Oh
Holy Night indeed. Once home, I found
Patsy in the peacock house up on the roost.
She looked lonely, wide awake and distressed. It occurred to me that she had let her
almost grown child venture out without her.
I said to Patsy, “Hey girl, I know how you
feel. Us moms teach them, nurture them,
love them and show them the right way, and
then we let them go to fly on their own. We
wait at home for them to come back. We
pray they won’t fly too high and if they do,
that they will have the courage to stop and
come back down to safety.” Just then the
phone rang. It was Brenda telling me that
Pete had flown down. She said, “It wasn’t
graceful, but he did it! He hit the ground
running as fast as he could for home!”
Thanks, Brenda for caring about those
goofy birds of mine, and Pete, thanks for
getting me out to enjoy the splendor of the
Christmas story once again, and thanks
Patsy for reminding me of the joy and
rewards of being the mother of grownchildren who have found their own way...
and “your Pete” will too.
May the New Year bring health and happiness to you and yours and a firm belief
that each new year confirms the truth in the
words, LIFE IS GOOD.
(This article brought tears to my eyes, thank
you Grace for sharing this...Joanne)

Ms. Grace is the owner-manager of the Old
Garden House. She is the mother of eight
grown children, has 16 grandchildren and 7
great-grandchildren. She has over 45 years of
"hands in the dirt" experience with flowers
which she loves with a passion second only to
her love for people – especially children.

SANDUSKY COUNTY PARK DISTRICT
ACTIVITIES FOR JANUARY:
Puddle Jumpers: Tracks and Snow, Sat,
Jan 11, 10am, Wolf Creek Campground,
2701 S. St. Rte 53, Fremont.
Ages 5 and younger will walk the trails
looking for animal tracks. Registration
required: www.LoveMyParks.com or
419-334-4495.
Bird Feeder Banding, Jan 11 & Jan 25,
8:00 am, Park Office, 1970 Countryside
Place, Fremont. Join Park District
researcher, Tom Kashmer, in observing
frequent bird feeder visitors in the winter. In indoor comfort, view a ‘window
on wildlife’ and learn about bird banding
research as you watch the process up
close. The facility is accessible and all ages are welcome. Time may vary based
on weather conditions. Registration required, call 419-638-1027.
HIKE for the Health of It, Mon, Jan 13, 8pm, Wolf Creek Campground, 2701
S. St. Rte. 53, Fremont.
Story & Stroll, Wed, Jan 15, 2-4pm, White Star Campground, 910 S. Main,
Gibsonburg. Ages 3 to 7 are invited to sit around the campfire for a short story
about winter. Then we’ll go for a hike to do some exploring and return to the fire
for a hot dog roast. Registration required: www.LoveMyParks.com or 419-3344495.
Meet Me at the Cabin: Winter Weed Bouquet, Jan 20, 4pm, White Star Park Log
Cabin, 5013 C.R. 65, Gibsonburg. Bring any old container that you like to hold
your winter creation. Registration required: www.LoveMyParks.com or 419-3344495.
Sensory Hike, Mon, Jan 27, 4-6pm, North Coast Inland Trail-Elmore. Test your
senses as we walk the bike trail. Do you sniff as well as a fox? Hear like a deer?
Come outside and find out!

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New Consignment Shop Opens in Fremont
NEW TO YOU is a new consignment
shop that has opened in Fremont. The
store takes furniture, toys, collectables,
electronics, appliances, tools and other
miscellaneous items. Items need to be
clean and in good condition. The hours
are Monday-Thursday 12-8pm, Friday &
Saturday noon-6pm.
Erik Paulson is 19 years old and a student
at Bowling Green State University. He
came up with the idea after taking a class in
entrepreneurship. He is commuting to his
classes at school and working very hard to
get this business started. Furniture, appliances and electronics seem to be the most
popular items. He is offering a $10 delivery or pick up for those who are not able to

bring items in or take them out of the store.
The pick-up radius is in the Fremont area.
NEW TO YOU will take items then put
them up for sale and once a sale is complete
will take a percentage of the sale depending on the cost of the item. There is no
appointment necessary to bring in items.
If the item doesn’t sell, you can pick it
back up.
Erik is excited about opening a business
in the town where he was born and raised
and really likes working with people. The
shop is located at 202 E. State Street next
to Computer Man, or call 330-299-1990.
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date and utterly useless today? People thousands of year ago might have found it
useful, but we live in a different time. - R.R.
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would be foolish for us to turn to it for guidance and inspiration. But itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not out of
date - and I hope youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll come to understand why.
The reason the Bible is just as relevant today as it was thousands of years ago is
because it tells us of truths that never change. It tells us, for example, about God who He is, what He has done, and what He is like. God, it tells us, is all-knowing
and all-powerful, and He made everything that exists - including us. He also is
completely pure and loving. And God is just the same today as He was thousands
of years ago - and as He will be thousands of years from now. The Bible says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I
the Lord do not changeâ&#x20AC;? (Malachi 3:6).
But the Bible also tells us about ourselves - who we are, where we came from,
what weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re like, and what will happen to us when we die. It tells us also that we
are separated from God because of our sins - but God came down to earth in the
person of His Son to bring us back to Himself. This too never changes.
The greatest truth you will ever discover is that God loves you, and He wants you
to be part of His family forever. And this can happen, as you commit yourself to
Jesus Christ. By faith invite Him into your life today, for â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jesus Christ is the same
yesterday and today and foreverâ&#x20AC;? (Hebrews 13:8).
(Send your queries to â&#x20AC;&#x153;My Answer,â&#x20AC;? c/o Billy Graham, Billy Graham Evangelistic
Association, 1 Billy Graham Parkway, Charlotte, N.C., 28201; call 1-(877)
2-GRAHAM, or visit the Web site for the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association:
www.billygraham.org.) (c)2013 BILLY GRAHAM

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NEW YEAR!

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Longtime Fremont podiatrist John
Clarke, D.P.M. recognized for service
to Memorial Hospital
On December 3, the Memorial
Hospital Board of Trustees honored local podiatrist John Clarke,
D.P.M. for his many years of service to Memorial Hospital and
the Memorial Hospital Board of
Trustees. Dr. Clarke was recognized
with a proclamation that was presented to him by chairman of the
board Al Mehlow. Dr. Clarke served
on the board since 2004; his term
expires at the end of this year.

Dr. Rieman completed his medical
training at the Ohio University College
of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed
his medical residency at Michigan State
University (MSU), where he served
as chief resident from 2010 – 2011.
Dr. Rieman also received his fellowship training in child and adolescent
psychiatry at MSU. Dr. Rieman is a
member of the American Osteopathic
Association.
The Memorial Hospital Center for
Mental Health & Well-Being provides
comprehensive outpatient mental-health
counseling services for children, adolescents, adults and couples. In addition
to counseling services, the center also
provides medication management for its
patients. At Memorial Hospital, boardcertified psychiatrists, licensed professional counselors and social workers
provide mental health care. For more
information, visit memorialhcs.org. To
schedule with Dr. Rieman, call the
Memorial Hospital Center for Mental
Health & Well-Being at 419.334.6619.

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According to Mr. Mehlow, “Dr.
Clarke has been a tremendous leader
at Memorial Hospital. We are fortunate to have had his wisdom to guide
us in our efforts to meet the healthcare needs of the communities we serve.”
While on the Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees, Dr. Clarke served on various committees, including nominating, physician recruitment, joint conference,
bylaws, ethics and professional affairs. Dr. Clarke served as chairman of the board
during 2009 and 2010.
Dr. Clarke joined the Memorial Hospital Medical Staff in 1980. During his time
on the hospital’s medical staff, he has served as secretary/treasurer, vice chief of
staff and chair of the continuing medical education committee. Dr. Clarke has also
served on other committees at the hospital, including the expansion and planning
committee, infection control committee and patient care evaluation committee.
Dr. Clarke is a podiatrist who sees patient full time in Fremont at his office on
Hayes Avenue; he is in practice with
Dr. Steven Rusher and his daughter,
Dr. Jessica Lewis (Clarke). Dr. Clarke
lives in Fremont with his wife Joyce.
They have five children - Justin, Leah,
Jessica, Stephanie and Emily.
The Memorial Hospital Board of
Trustees is the governing body of
Memorial Hospital. It is a volunteer
board made up of community members
and healthcare leaders. For more information, visit memorialhcs.org.

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Helen Marketti’s Music Corner
Don Aters
Winds of Change
Life with Icons of Sixties Counter Culture
Rock
photographer
and historian,
Don Aters has
taken iconic
images since
the early hippie madness
of the Haight
A s h b u r y
Jorma Kaukonen (Jefferson
Airplane, Hot Tuna) and Don at days in San
Jorma's Fur Peace Ranch.
Francisco
where access
to shows was easy and friendships were
lasting. It was a time when the counter
culture was changing the direction of a
very memorable era. Don’s latest photography book, “Winds of Change, Life
with Icons of Sixties Counter Culture”
(2013) is a collection of images taken
from the early days of rock at The
Fillmore, Avalon Ballroom and Golden
Gate Park. Time travelers will remember the good ole days of music, peace
and love. A book of photos includes
images from B.B. King to Alice Cooper
with a journey-filled text that will allow
the reader to recall fond memories yet
having an awareness of how that time
has brought us to where we are.
Don remembers the early days of being
a rock photographer, “It used to be fun
when you had access, no restrictions
and no security guards. All you had
to do back then was talk with the club
owner and you got in to take photos.
These days, most photographers are
permitted to take pictures during the
first three songs of a show or sometimes
less. You’re very limited now and sometimes the lighting is poor and no flash
allowed so you take as many pictures as
you can hoping some of them turn out.”
“The sixties generation was a unity
thing. The music of that time has lasted
from one generation to another. The rea-

January 2014

son for that are the song lyrics and their
meaning,” explains Don. “It’s about
the legacy of the people who wrote the
songs that stay with us. It’s a storied
past with songs that matter. However,
it doesn’t mean there are not any new
artists of today that haven’t impressed
me. When I first saw Grace Potter about
seven years ago at Bonnaroo Music
Festival, I had said to a friend that she
would be the next Grace Slick. She
has now established herself and it is
because she has enough elegance, noted
history and stage charisma to make it
work. There are talented people out
there but not as many.”
Reminiscing about the days of taking
photos at the Fillmore West, Fillmore
East, Avalon Ballroom and other classic venues, Don shares his memories
of that time, “Everyone who went to
shows were an integral part of the band.
Poster artists, writers, photographers
and the audience all experienced the
music together. Bill Graham and Chet
Helms worked together to book bands
at the Fillmore West until Bill started going behind Chet’s back to book
shows, which made Chet go out on his
own and open the Avalon Ballroom.
Bill was a businessman, you either liked
him or you didn’t. He had a knack for
booking and gave bands the exposure
they wanted. Chet did not have a mind
for business because to him, it was all
about the music. They both changed the
face of music, as we know it. I did not
know Bill as well as I knew Chet but I
never had a problem with him. I would
call Bill and ask if I could go to a show
at the Fillmore in New York because I
was living in Chicago at the time and
it was closer. He gave me permission
and that’s how I got my photos of Led
Zeppelin when Robert Plant was only
twenty.”
Chet Helms was the manager for Big
Brother and The Holding Company.
They recorded their first album in
Chicago, which is where Don is from.
“Chet was like a big brother to them
and that’s where the name of the band
came from. Chet made his own legacy
because of who he was and everyone
loved him. I have been friends with
Jerry Miller (Mobey Grape) since I was
nineteen years old. I am friends with

Tom Constanten (The Grateful Dead),
Jorma Kaukonen, Jack Casady and Paul
Kantner from Jefferson Airplane since
the very early days. I have known them
a very long time. Why is that? It is
because I have never wanted anything
from them or asked them for anything.
I have given all of them photos I have
taken, either of their bands or individually. That is what they will remember,
not the 300 people who stood in line
for their autograph, but the people who
gave something back to them for a
change.”
Speaking of photographs, Don has taken
over 200,000 images and the number is
still growing. “It was very difficult to
choose which photos I wanted to put in
the book. I wish I had included images
of Patti Smith and Linda Ronstadt.
There was not enough room. I had the
book written for a while. It was a matter of finding the right way to publish it

and get it out there. I met a gentleman
named Walt Gross and he is a huge
fan. He talked with some publishers
and helped me to get the book off the
ground.”
“People still like to see the classic rock
artists. I believe the most sensationalized and idolized era known to man is
the time from 1967 to 1977. People are
still trying to live the dream forty-five
years later and you will always find new
hippies who are trying to be a part of it
now. It’s all still captivating.”
For more information about Don’s book
and ordering copies, please contact him
through Facebook.

The Clumsy Ruddy Duck/Invasion of the Snowy Owl/Forecasting Winter
This past year was a year of extremes. First came the severe
summer storm that ripped through here, damaging property,
leveling buildings and trees, and causing power outages
that lasted for days. Then we ended the year with frigid
December temperatures and a storm that dumped several
inches of snow on the area within a few hours.
Just before the onset of the extreme cold, we suffered
through another attack by the same dog on our new flock
of chickens. This time, we let the authorities deal with the
situation and we hope the neighbor has taken care of the dog
problem. Fortunately, there were no deaths but several of the
chickens were badly mauled and lost much-needed feathers and patches of skin. We spent the better part of a week
tending to wounded hens and had to turn on a heat lamp at
night. Willow took the brunt of the attack—she lost almost
all the feathers on her back and was so traumatized we were
afraid she wouldn’t live. She spent the week in the house in
our spare bath-tub, living the good life—eating healthy food
and listening to PBS in the next room in the evening. Slowly
she came around. We’re not sure she wanted to go back to
the coop, but we finally decided she was well enough to
return and take charge of her flock. All of them seem to
have recovered physically—but now they are apprehensive
about going outside.
At the end of November, before frigid temperatures hit
the area and froze much of the open water—including our
pond—Robin noticed a strange-looking, strange-acting lone
duck wobbling around on top of a log in our pond. At first,
she thought it was hurt or sick. When she got closer she
realized it was a male ruddy duck, and though she’d seen
several of them in the water over the years, she’d never
seen one out on land. She got a couple of good photos of it
and posted one on Facebook where she discovered that not
many other people had ever seen them out of water, either.
Apparently, ruddy ducks are noted for their awkwardness on
land because their legs are set back farther than other ducks’
legs—making them graceful swimmers but clumsy walkers.
They are shy little ducks that like to hang out in the weeds.
They are easily identified—in the water, at least--by their
blue bill, red-brown body, and black tail—which is often
held erect when they swim. Ruddys are migratory ducks and
Robin just happened to spot this one when he stopped by to
rest and preen as he was passing through.
Be on the lookout for snowy owls—there have been several
dozen sightings in Ohio—many in our area. Although their

It is snowing like crazy, even though it is beautiful,
I don’t like being stuck at home! Needless to say,
what a great day to finally break down and type in
the recipes that Hilda Burkett sent me months ago.
(After looking at the two desserts it must have been
summer time!) These look extra easy to make, enjoy.

native habitat is the tundra in the Arctic Circle, many have
drifted southward and no one is sure why this has happened.
One theory is a shortage of food—either because of a lemming “crash” (lemmings are a major food source for snowy
owls), or because of an overpopulation of owls, causing a
food shortage. It is thought that ones being seen around here
are females and juveniles that will return to the tundra in the
spring. Meanwhile, it is a good excuse to get outside and
take a drive or go for a walk. Look low—on the ground or
lower branches of shrubs and trees—apparently there aren’t
any tall trees in the tundra. They have been seen in downtown Port Clinton—recently a friend of ours reported seeing
one perched on the drawbridge. We’ve been watching here,
hoping one will land on the deck railing….
For the last few months I’ve been paying close attention
to woolly bear caterpillars in an effort to see what kind of
winter we might expect. I know it’s not a scientific method
but it’s fun. According to folklore, the darker band indicates how long, cold, snowy and severe the winter will be,
while the lighter band is an indicator of how mild it will be.
Location of the dark bands on the caterpillar’s body foretells
what part of the winter will be bad, while location of the
lighter band shows when winter should be mild. So far, all
the woolly bears I’ve seen have narrow dark bands at both
ends with a broad light section in the middle. This would
seem to indicate a severe beginning, a mild midwinter and a
cold end. We’ll see…. Looking back at December, it seems
like the worm has been right so far!
Happy New Year! Goodbye 2013—we hope 2014 is a better
year for everyone!
To contact us or to see more of Robin’s photos, go to www.
robinarnoldphotography.com

What is Deep Tissue Massage?
By Jamie Meade, LMT
Deep tissue massage is a type of massage therapy performed by a licensed
therapist, that focuses on realigning
deeper layers of muscles and connective tissue. It is especially helpful for
chronically tense and contracted areas
such as sore shoulders, stiff necks, and
low back tightness.
Some of the same strokes are used
as in classic massage therapy, but the
movement is slower and the pressure
is deeper and concentrated on areas of
tension and pain.
How Does Deep Tissue Massage
Work?
When there is chronic muscle tension or injury, there are usually adhesions (bands of painful, rigid tissue)
in muscles, tendons, and ligaments.
Adhesions can block circulation and
cause pain, limited movement, and
inflammation.
Deep tissue massage works by physically breaking down these adhesions to
relieve pain and restore normal movement. To do this, the massage therapist often uses direct deep pressure
or friction applied across the grain of
the muscles. At certain points during
the massage, most people find there is
usually some discomfort and pain. It is
important to tell the massage therapist
when things hurt and if any soreness
or pain you experience is outside your
comfort range.

should subside within a day or so.
The massage therapist may recommend applying ice to the area after the
massage.
What are the benefits of deep tissue?
Unlike classic massage therapy, which
is used for relaxation, deep tissue massage usually focuses on a specific problem, such as:
Chronic pain
Limited mobility
Recovery from injuries (e.g. whiplash,
falls, sports injury)
Repetitive strain injury, such as
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Postural problems
Ostearthritis pain
Fibromyalgia
Muscle tension or spasms
Deep tissue massage is also recommended for fibromyalgia pain. People
often notice improved range of motion
immediately after a deep tissue massage.
What can I expect from a deep tissue
massage?
During the massage, the Massage therapist may use their fingertips, knuckles,
hands, elbows, and forearms. You may
be asked to breathe deeply as the massage therapist works on certain tense
areas. It is also important to drink
plenty of water after the massage to
flush metabolic waste from the tissues.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): When you
go along with the crowd you often get no
further than the crowd. Being independent
allows you to go places no one else has ever
been before. You should think for yourself.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Anyone can
love you and it’s easy to show love toward
others when the sun is shining. It’s when you
must share an umbrella that love is tested. .
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The best diet
for you is not prepackaged “happy” meals
available 24 four hours a day at a fast food
kiosk but happy thoughts. What you think
about today sets the stage for tomorrow.
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Look on the
bright side. Now that the shortest day of the
year has past, every day will be fuller! Keep
your positive attitude in full gear to cope
with last-minute crises.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Devote more energy to achieving your hopes and dreams and
less energy to your fears. Try to be less
defensive and more understanding if the
hustle and bustle becomes briefly exasperating.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Use logic to
evaluate financial matters and imagination
to consider ways to make improvements.
You might see where changes are needed,
but wait until after the holidays to implement them.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): In the month to
come, cuddle up with whatever and whoever
makes you happy to be alive. There will
be plenty of time for social activities, but
remember to take care of necessary obligations.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Sometimes
being tested doesn’t show your weakness,
but proves your strengths. You may be
challenged to find a last-minute gift in the
weeks ahead, but will pass the test with flying colors.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): If
problems crop up, the situation will change
soon, but if you’re experiencing smooth
going, things will simply get better. Put your
networking skills to work with helpful new
acquaintances.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): An edgy
undercurrent may tempt you to take actions
you might regret later. Be patient and abide
by the rules during the month ahead, even if
key contacts push your buttons or challenge
your patience.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The itch to
fight off what you consider to be senseless
traditions could put you at odds with those
in charge during the holidays. It might be
wise to simply go along with the crowd and
avoid confrontations.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Be glad you
have some glad rags. There may be numerous occasions to dress up in the new year..
You’ll also have plenty of opportunities to
show off your sparkling personality and
entertain others.
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The International Center for Reiki Training:
Science Measures the Human Energy Field

By Sue Hubbard, M.D.
www.kidsdr.com

I often see parents in the office who are worried that their child might have
diabetes. It is important to know the symptoms of type 1 diabetes, previously
known as juvenile onset diabetes.
While there’s plenty of coverage on type 2 diabetes, which is typically
related to childhood obesity, the mystery of type 1 diabetes has not yet been
totally explained. Type 1 diabetes affects about 1 in 400 children and adolescents.
There does seem to be a genetic predisposition (certain genes are being
identified) to the disease, and then “something” seems to trigger the development of diabetes. Researchers continue to look at viral triggers, as well as
environmental triggers, such as cold weather, since diabetes is more common
in cold climates.
Early diet may also play a role, as there is a lower incidence of diabetes in
children who were breast fed and who started solid food after 6 months of
age.
In type 1 diabetes, the pancreas does not produce enough (or any) insulin.
Insulin is needed to help sugars (glucose) in the diet to enter the cells of
the body to produce energy. Without insulin, the body can’t make enough
energy and glucose levels in the blood stream become elevated, which leads
to numerous problems. Children with type 1 diabetes are often fairly sick by
the time they’re diagnosed.
The most common symptoms of type 1 diabetes are extreme thirst (while
all kids drink a lot, this is over-the-top thirst), frequent urination (sometimes
seen as new onset bedwetting with excessive daytime urination, as well),
excessive hunger, and despite eating all the time, weight loss and fatigue.
Any time a child complains of being thirsty or seems to have to go the
bathroom a lot, parents (including me) worry about diabetes. But, this is not
thirst or having a few extra bathroom breaks or wetting the bed one night.
The symptoms worsen and persist, and parents soon realize their child is also
losing weight and not feeling well.

By Pat Zilles
Energy is a theme that permeates many
areas of complementary health care,
including Reiki. For historic and emotional reasons, two key words have not
been mentionable in polite academic
research society: “energy” and “touch.”
Hence it is not surprising that Reiki
therapy has been neglected by mainstream biomedical science.
This picture is changing rapidly because
of exciting research from around the
world. The tale of how concepts of
“healing energy” have swung from
suspicion and ridicule to respectability
is one of the most fascinating and clinically significant stories that can be told.
As in many other areas of investigation,
what we were absolutely certain about
20 years ago has changed dramatically.
For example, in a few decades scientists have gone from a conviction that
there is no such thing as an energy field
around the human body, to an absolute
certainty that it exists. Moreover, we
have begun to understand the roles of
energy fields in health and disease.
Most people are simply not aware of
this research, and persist in the attitude
that there is no logical basis for energy
healing.

The main reason for the change in
outlook is that sensitive instruments
have been developed that can detect the
minute energy fields around the human
body. Of particular importance is the
SQUID magnetometer (1) which is
capable of detecting tiny biomagnetic
fields associated with physiological
activities in the body……
E-Mail: center@reiki.org • WebSite:
www.reiki.org
Reiki Circle, January 14 at The
Bellevue Hospital, 6 PM to 8 PM,
Conference Room A & B
Join us at our next Reiki Circle Group
to hear more about the new research
development of human energy, and
our plans for 2014. We wish the community the best of Reiki health, balance
and well being. Happy New Year.

Although diabetes is currently not curable, great strides
have been made in caring for diabetics and improving
their daily life. I now have children who are using insulin
pumps, and one mother has had an islet cell transplant.
The research being done is incredible, and hopefully
there will one day be a cure.

Chris Haas,
Events Coordinator

In the meantime, try not to worry every time your child
tells you he or she is thirsty or tired, as all kids voice
these complain from time to time. Do watch for ongoing
symptoms.

Dr. Theis is now
accepting new
patients in the
Fremont ofﬁce.

Lastly, eating sugar does NOT cause type 1 diabetes. It
may lead to weight gain, which can lead to type 2 diabetes, but that’s another story.
(Dr. Sue Hubbard is an award-winning pediatrician,
medical editor and media host. “The Kid’s Doctor” TV
feature can be seen on more than 90 stations across the
U.S. Submit questions at http://www.kidsdr.com. The
Kid’s Doctor e-book, “Tattoos to Texting: Parenting
Today’s Teen,” is now available from Amazon and other
e-book vendors.)
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January 2014

New Lifetime Learning Program Debuts
at the Y!
The Sandusky County YMCA is pleased
to announce a new platform of programs
available to Sandusky County. In collaboration with the YACA (Youth and Adult
Community Association) and their new
Lifetime Learning Coordinator, Don Stull,
the Y will be offering a wide array of programs and excursions to promote a lifetime
of learning and adventure. The YACAs
new Lifetime Coordinator, Don Stull will
be organizing informative and useful topic
workshops and luncheons to solidify the
junction between the two organizations.

In Your Own Backyard
PRICKLY PEOPLE: Come enjoy
lunch and a program with Fremont Area
Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Connection at Anjulinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s
Catering, 2270 W. Hayes Avenue, on
Tuesday, January 14, 11 am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12:30
pm . Cost $12.00 (incl). The Feature
and Speaker will be Debbie Potts from
Rochester, MI. Debbie is a Certified
Personality Trainer and will be speaking on
â&#x20AC;&#x153;Making Peace with Prickly Peopleâ&#x20AC;?.
For luncheon and free child care, call
by January 9th, Donna at 419-680-2251
or email Carrol at fawcluncheon@
gmail.com.

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As a lifelong resident of Sandusky County, Don Stull holds a Bachelor's
Degree in Technology from BGSU, and a Masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in Education from
Heidelberg. With over 6 yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s experience organizing excursions and learning
programs in our neighborhood, Stull is utilizing his skills to help launch the
new alliance between the YACA and the Y.

Women of Grace, Cinderella Charity
Ball, Sat. Feb. 15th at The Heights,
Fremont American Legion, $20 per
ticket includes dinner and dance.
Tickets in advance by mailing check
or money order Payable to: Women
of Grace Ministries, PO Box 1001,
Fremont, Ohio 43420. For more info
call 419-332-1001. Tickets must be
purchased by February 9th, 2014

Fremont Seniors Trip: Myrtle Beach/
Charleston S.C. April 28-May 3, 2014,
Cost: $699.00 Dbl. Occupancy. For
more info contact Barb at 419-3348383.
The next Sandusky County Prostate
Cancer Support Group (previously
known as Man to Man) meeting will
be held Wednesday, January 29th at 7
p.m. in the Chestnut Cafe at Fremont
Memorial Hospital. There will be a
guest speaker followed by a time of
private group discussions. Meetings
are free and wives or significant others
are encouraged to attend. Refreshments
will be served. For more information,
contact Beverly Hart RN at 419-5478273 or any one of the Facilitators,
Ken Missler 419-332-4375, Wilson
Forney 419-355-8860, Jim Piercefield
419-898-3702, Gregg Gerber 419-3342707.

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With deep roots in the community, Don and his wife Laura have been active
with many organizations. As an Eagle Scout, Don stays involved with
local Boy Scout Troops, as well as volunteer for ADAI (Assistant Dogs for
Achieving Independence), training dogs to go into service for the disabled. At
the Y, in addition to being a Y member for several years, Don previously held
a position on the Sandusky County YMCA Board of Directors.

Our new venture, Lifetime Learning at the Y, will give our community the
opportunity to not only exercise their body, but their minds as well. "I look
forward to bringing my experience and knowledge to the Lifetime Learning
Program at the Y and the residents of Sandusky County", says Stull. Program
offerings will vary from History both Local and National, Senior scams, lunch
â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;n learn sessions, relative and meaningful programs, short day trips, and even
Adventure Excursions to see America! Extended learning sessions (usually
lasting 4-6 weeks) will cover topics ranging from history to politics, music to
religion, and are often group suggested.
For more information about our Lifetime Learning program, current and
upcoming offerings, please visit our website at www.ATtheY.org and sign up
for our free email newsletter.

Campfire News & Notes
Creative gifts were made by youth that
attended Camp Fireâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual Gifts of
Love held in early December. Camp
Fire would like to send a big thank
you to the Woodmen of the World for
sponsoring an entire craft; Pam Wolff
for sponsoring her leather punch craft
and staffing her station with volunteers; Sandusky County Chamber of
Commerce for the use of their facility;
and the many volunteers that worked
side by side to make the day possible.
On the same day at 4 p.m. we participated in Downtown Fremontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Holiday
parade. A special thanks to the youth
and parents who walked in the extreme
cold showing their holiday spirit!
As part of Camp Fireâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ongoing selfreliance courses we will offer for youth
in 5th grade and older our â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m Taking
Careâ&#x20AC;? program. This class is great for
youth who are left home alone or to
learn babysitting skills. The subjects
covered are: safety measures, basic care,
safe play with children and job ethics. The class will be held Saturday
February 1 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Pre-registration is required by January
23rd. Space is limited, so please contact
the Camp Fire office for a registration
form and details.

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Camp Fireâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s
annual Board
of Trustees
meeting will
begin at 6:30
p.m., Mon.
Jan. 27, 2014
at Camp Fire. A United Way Member Agency
Supporting
members, leaders, past and present
board members and adult members are
encouraged and welcomed to attend. If
planning to attend, please contact the
Camp Fire office at 419-332-8641.
Camp Fire will host its annual fundraiser, Uncork the Fun, on Friday February
28 where attendees will enjoy tickettype raffles, door prizes, refreshments
and bundles of fun. Household items,
gift certificates for area businesses and
restaurants, tools, gift baskets, gas cards
and unique items will be available. If
you would like to contribute an item or
a cash donation to be included in the
event or would like to purchase a ticket
to attend, please contact us at the Camp
Fire office.
Camp Fire sends their wishes of happiness, love and prosperity to each and all
in the New Year.

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By Steve Dale

Shelter Tails
By Joanne McDowell

Cat reluctant to use the litter box may be in pain
Q: I adopted a cat from the streets 19
years ago; she was about a year old at the
time. She used the litter box for years, but
recently stopped. I haven't changed the
brand of litter. At the moment, she uses
newspapers placed next to the box. What's
going on? - T.M.

your cat to use. Make sure there are no
sharp edges on this 'door.' As options, you
could try an extra-large cookie sheet or
cafeteria tray. Since your cat seems to like
newspaper, consider going with shredded
newspaper. Or try a litter brand made from
newspaper.

A: Doing the math, your cat is now quite
elderly. Beth Adelman, a New York Citybased certified cat behavior consultant,
is concerned that the change in behavior
might be due to a physical problem, so
please see your veterinarian. When you
do, "Be sure to explain to your vet what's
going on. Specifically ask to check for
arthritis," Adelman says.

Keep in mind that it's no more unusual to
see changes occur in a 20-year-old cat than
it would be to see them in a 100-year-old
person.. Overall, your cat seems to be
doing remarkably well.

Transitioning your cat to a litter box which
would not require her to step over the side
might solve the problem. However, if your
cat is hurting, pain relief might also be
appropriate.
Adelman suggests substituting the kind
of box you might store sweaters in under
the bed. Cut out a large U-shaped entrance
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Q: As a kitten, my cat would cough and
sneeze frequently, but this went away for
years. Now he's at it again, sneezing a
thick yellow discharge. My veterinarian
says the cat has the feline herpes virus.
The veterinarian put him on an antibiotic
and said he'll get better, but only for a short
time. I'm going to try a grain-free diet for
my cat. I'm concerned about him being on
antibiotics frequently. Any advice? - S.H.
A: "Cats can get bacterial infections secondary to the feline herpes virus," says Dr.
Susan Little, of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
"And the antibiotics certainly are important to address any bacterial infections, but
really don't affect the primary cause, which
is a viral infection."
The majority of feline upper respiratory
infections are caused by one of two viruses, herpes virus or calicivirus. Often times,
the virus - which may always lurk in a cat's
system - only unmasks and causes illness
randomly throughout a cat's life, perhaps
triggered by stress.
Little, who is the editor of the textbook "The Cat: Clinical Medicine and
Management," Elsevier, St. Louis, MO,
2012; $151) says you likely need to move
to the next level of treatment, and suggests
consulting a feline veterinarian, who may
consider more thorough blood work and an
antiviral medication. Little says that while
a grain-free diet might not hurt your cat, it's
not likely to help. In fact, if transitioning
to the new diet is stressful for your cat, it
might even contribute to the problem.
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of them individually, he'll answer those
of general interest in his column. Write
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to petworld(at)steve dale.tv. Include your
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It was Christmas
and I couldn't
get Stuart off
my mind. You
see, she came
to the shelter in
mid December
after her "mom"
passed
away.
She is an older
cat, maybe eight
or so, and shelter
life was too hard on her. She refused to eat
and hid in a litter box. After a week or so
she became very ill with an upper respiratory
infection. I knew then that if I didn't take her
home and force feed her meds and food she
wouldn't survive the holidays.
I "hid" her in our den...of course she was
discovered after a day or two! It took several
days to get her to eat, and then she would
only eat out of my hand. It has now been
almost a week and she is eating and starting
to breathe freely. I know she is still grieving, but she is starting to perk up when she
sees me.
My "Mew Year's" wish is that someone will
call me and take Stuart home. She would fit
in well with an older person or couple, she is
declawed and fully vetted. She will never fit
in here due to three barking dogs, so I really
need just the right home for her.
The shelter is still overflowing with cats and
kittens so if Stuart isn't right for you, go on
out and take a look. All through January our
cats are still adopt one and get one free. We
are thankful that through the generosity of
our community we have survived another
year.
If you think Stuart would fit well into your
lifestyle, give me a call. (419 334 3602)
There is no adoption fee, I just want this cat
to have some happiness. Happy New Year!

Calendar of Events
1/1/2014 – 1/31/2014 Rutherford B. Hayes: Buckeye
President, Hayes Presidential Center, Tues- Sat: 9am
to 5pm, Sunday: Noon – 5pm, Closed Mondays, Cost:
7.50 adults; 6.50 seniors; 3.00 kids 6-12 In his first
term as Ohio governor, Rutherford B. Hayes urged
the legislature to establish a land-grant college funded
by the sale of public lands given to the state by the
Morrill Act of 1862. His persistence resulted in creation of The Ohio Agricultural & Mechanical College
- later known as the Ohio State University. The Hayes
Presidential Center highlights the strong link between
Rutherford Hayes and the university in its new exhibit,
Rutherford B. Hayes:
1/1–1/4 Hayes Train Special Hayes Presidential Center,
Sat: 9am-5pm, Sunday: Noon-5pm, Closed Mondays,
$7.50 adults; $6.50 seniors; 3 kids 6-12. Everyone is
a kid again as they watch eight different model trains
travel a 12x24-foot, three-tier model train layout. All
of the trains are styles that relate to 19th U.S. President
Rutherford B. Hayes and his family. Visitors act as
engineers lifting gates, flashing lights, sounding the
whistle, and more, via a series of interactive buttons.
A miniature Victorian village provides a picturesque
setting through which the trains travel.
Horse-Drawn Sleigh Rides through Spiegel Grove.
1 PM. $3 per rider. Young and old alike will delight
in these nostalgic horse-drawn tours through Hayes’
25-acre estate offered by South Creek Clydesdales.
$90
Ticket–
2 Dinners
Afterward, warm up
with
a visit Includes
to the newly
restored
31-room Hayes Home orFEBRUARY
the 2-story Hayes
22, Museum.
2014
www:rbhayes.org
held @ Ole Zim’s – FREMONT

CALL 419-332-9622 FOR DETAILS
Must be 21+

January 2014 Sandusky County

1/4: Silent Movie Night, Pemberville Opera House,
115 Main Street, Pemberville, 7:30 PM.
How about Cowboys and Indians? We’re bringing
back Lynne Long to play along on the piano. http://
pembervilleoperahouse.org
1/9: January Social Wine Tasting: Ralph’s Joy of
Living, 113 S Front St, Fremont, 6 PM, $10. Explore
new wines and try some of our gourmet products in a
relaxed and social atmosphere. For only $10, you will
have the opportunity to sample 4 of our 6 featured
wines along with an assortment of light appetizers to
complement and enhance your wine tasting experience. Please call 419-332-1928 to reserve your glass.
1/10-1/11: V is for Variety, Fremont Community
Theatre, 1551 Dickinson St, 8 PM, 12 adults, 10
seniors. An original FCT variety show filled with
magic, dance, music, comedy and more than a few surprises. The well known and sometimes hidden talents
of FCT members and others will take center stage for
an evening of fresh entertainment mixed with some old
favorites. http:/fremontcommunitytheatre.org
1/18: Tracing Your House’s History, Hayes Presidential
Center, 9:30 AM, $10/adult, $5/students through high
school. Hayes Presidential Center Head Librarian
Becky Hill switches gears from people genealogy to
explore the genealogy of houses. She explains how to
use printed and online sources to track down the owners and history of a property through: deeds, Sanborn
Maps, city directories, tax records and other sources.
Pre-registration required. Sponsored by RootsMagic
Inc. visit: www.rbhayes.org

For Sale: 1996 Liberty Mobile Home in Emerald
Estates between Clyde and Fremont. Three bedrooms
and two full baths, large kitchen and master bath, new
roof in 2013. Asking $10,000, $260 lot rent per month,
full tank of propane included, refrigerator and A/C.
Call 419-334-3602 for info.